Statistical analysis of crash data and impact of COVID-19 on road crashes in Maharashtra, India

Abstract This study analyzes crash data from 2016 to 2020 on a National Highway in Maharashtra, India. The impact of the COVID-19 lockdown road crashes area is presented, and recommendations improve safety are proposed. collected “National Highways Authority India, Kolhapur” 2020, information classified into three scenarios: Before Lockdown, After Strict Lockdown. analyzed under scenarios for seven different classifications followed by their sub-classifications. time-wise analysis performed four-time slots, namely 00:00–05:59 AM, 06:00–11:59 12:00–17:59 PM, 18:00–23:59 PM. season-wise seasons: Summer, Monsoon, Winter. that occurred 2-lane-straight roads having T-junction more than 90% all scenarios. significant factors responsible “Head-on collision,” “Vehicle out control,” “Overspeeding.” Most (more 36%) between 12:00 17:59 PM Summer season 42%) “Strict Lockdown” scenario witnessed fall 254.55% compared 2019 2018. Surprisingly, there was rise 137.5% 127.27% scenario, 2017 2016, respectively. sub-classifications “Right angle collision” “Fatal” increased previous 4 years due COVID-19.